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R958 CFB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 CFB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 34,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,000 miles

Rear Outer CV bellows deteriated

Fail 27 Mar 2014 33,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Outer CV bellows deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front dampers have a very small clearance from bump stop.

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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R958 CFB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R958 CFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R958 CFB?

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What year was R958 CFB registered?

R958 CFB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R958 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 CFB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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